CVE-2026-16907: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CVE-2026-16907 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves an out-of-bounds write due to improper bounds checking, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability does not have a confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16907) affects IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 and is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper bounds checking in the affected software. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.6, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and low availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote authenticated attacker, potentially compromising system integrity and availability. Confidentiality impact is low, but integrity impact is high. Availability impact is low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-16907: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Description
CVE-2026-16907 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves an out-of-bounds write due to improper bounds checking, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability does not have a confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.6high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16907) affects IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 and is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper bounds checking in the affected software. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.6, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and low availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote authenticated attacker, potentially compromising system integrity and availability. Confidentiality impact is low, but integrity impact is high. Availability impact is low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T06:19:28.890Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7cb3e6bf8831d539ed558b
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:56:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 18:12:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 21:13:40 UTC
Views: 6
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